Connecting with our Community
The month of May has become a time when we connect with, serve, and share the gospel with our community in a significant way. As the school year comes to an end, we host several high school commencements.
- On Monday, May 11, we will host the Tattnall Square Academy
- On Thursday night, May 14, we will host the Covenant Academy Commencement.
- On Saturday, May 16, we will host the First Presbyterian Day School Commencement.
I am thankful that at each event, Ingleside staff and volunteers joyfully serve people in our community in the name of Jesus. Some serve in the parking lots, others serve as greeters and ushers, others serve in the bookstore and cafe, and others serve on our production team (sound, lights, video).
Our goal at each of these events is to serve families in our community with excellence and in the Spirit of Christ as they celebrate a significant milestone.
Why do we make this investment? Is it consistent with our mission?
The answer is “yes” for at least a couple of reasons.
First, these occasions give us an opportunity to connect personally with hundreds of people who might not otherwise come to our campus. Every year, our team shakes hands with people from all across our community. And some of them, having been on our campus once, may return to connect week-by-week with the ministries of our church. As they do, their lives will be transformed by God’s grace.
Second, these occasions also allow us to share the gospel. At every event, one of our pastors offers a welcome and briefly shares the gospel of Jesus Christ. In fact, if a school wants us to host their end-of-year event, we will do so only if we have the opportunity to share the gospel and invite those in attendance to Ingleside. We are not just another event venue; we are a people with a mission – to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God.
I am thankful to be part of a church that cultivates connections in our community for the purpose of sharing the gospel, making disciples, and building the church.
Graduate Recognition
This Sunday, in our 11:00 a.m. worship service, we will recognize those graduating from high school, professional school, or graduate school. I am thankful for the opportunity for our church family to encourage, pray for, and celebrate with our graduates!
With the affection of Christ,
